Iskemilerinde

Iskemilerinde is a Turkish term formed from iskemi (ischemia) with the locative plural suffix -lerinde, meaning “in the ischemias” or “in the ischemic areas.” It is a grammatical form rather than a standalone medical concept, and it is used in clinical or scientific Turkish to indicate the location of ischemic tissue within a sentence.

Ischemia refers to a reduction in blood flow to a tissue, resulting in insufficient oxygen delivery and potential cellular injury. It can be focal, affecting a specific organ or region, or global, involving broader tissue areas. Common sites include the heart (kalp iskemi), brain (beyin iskemi), kidneys, and limbs. Causes range from arterial occlusion and atherosclerosis to vasospasm, thrombosis, embolism, or pressure-related compression. If prolonged, ischemia can lead to tissue necrosis and organ dysfunction.

In Turkish medical writing, iskemi and its derivatives are used to describe both the condition and its localization. For example, clinicians may reference ischemic regions within the heart or brain when explaining diagnosis, prognosis, or imaging findings. The adjective iskemik describes related phenomena, and the form iskemilerinde specifically situates discussion within the ischemic areas under consideration.

Diagnosis typically involves clinical assessment, imaging, and laboratory studies to identify the extent and cause of ischemia. Management aims to restore adequate blood flow, treat the underlying cause, and prevent further injury, often through reperfusion strategies, antithrombotic therapy, and risk-factor modification. Prevention focuses on controlling cardiovascular risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, and smoking.

See also: ischemia, ischemic, ischemia-reperfusion injury.